% of IGP students enrolled in kindergarten who are participating in Optional Extended Day Kindergarten
Current Value
40%
Definition
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Why Is This Important?
Utah's Optional Extended Day Kindergarten program is particularly valuable for low-income children who often need additional time in the classroom and lack access to enrichment programs that help them catch up outside of school. The Utah State Board of Education demonstrates that participation in extended-day kindergarten programs addresses academic gaps that exist between kindergarten students based on their income.
Explanation for the Indicator
This indicator is a percentage of all of Utah kindergarten students experiencing intergenerational poverty who are participating in an Optional Extended Day Kindergarten program.